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Kellogg Boulevard-3rd Street bridge over I-94 in St. Paul closes Monday for three-year construction project
The $91 million bridge replacement project has been in the works since 2014.
'Dedicated' MnDOT project manager who oversaw agency's major projects dies at 55
Scott Pedersen worked for the transportation agency for more than 30 years.
Anoka County appoints new administrator after seven-month search
The county board unanimously named Jim Dickinson to the job and said he will start on Sept. 9.
'It's a scam': Texts coming from E-ZPass claiming debt are fake
Messages coming from a 613 area code began circulating this week and tell those who received them they owe $4.15 for using the express lanes.
New indoor 'waterless slide park' planned for Maple Grove
Slick City Action Park is expected to open in 2025 and will feature a variety of slides, plus a zipline, a toddler play area and courts for basketball, soccer and dodgeball.
Southwest Airlines to abandon open seating and offer new upgrades
The airline also plans to begin redeye flights starting on Valentine's Day 2025.
Delta CEO tells travelers that airline mess should be resolved by Thursday
While the worst effects of the CrowdStrike update glitch are over, thousands of passengers are still trying to get reimbursed, and scrutiny on how Delta handled the situation is growing.
Chaos spreads beyond MSP as Delta scrubs hundreds of flights for a fifth straight day
Federal transportation officials will investigate the airline's treatment of passengers as travelers' nightmares compound.
Metro Transit's general manager rode all 60 routes over past year. Passengers gave her a piece of their mind.
"Thanks for riding with us" is the message Lesley Kandaras has for those she speaks with.
Planning on going to the State Fair? Here's how to get there and what to consider
Here is your transportation guide for getting to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.
Maple Grove Transit brings back State Fair express bus service
The transit agency has not offered the service since 2019. Buses will run weekends and Labor Day.
Global tech outage still halts flights at MSP
Local government, state services, courts and small businesses have been affected.
MnDOT closes another section of Hwy. 65 in north metro; Hwy. 36 in Roseville closed this weekend
Hwy. 65 is closed in both directions between 167th Avenue and 169th Avenue/Flamingo Drive in Ham Lake until July 26.
'Brazen' vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations wants police to investigate the break-ins as hate crimes.
High-speed internet is 'finally' arriving in Nowthen
Comcast's expansion means about 1,300 addresses in the city will have access to high-speed service.
Columbia Heights names new city manager
Aaron Chirpich will be promoted from his current job as assistant city manager.
Aquatennial names PWHL Minnesota players as grand marshals for Torchlight Parade
Goalie Nicole Hensley and defender Lee Stecklein will ride in the parade at 7:30 p.m. July 24 in downtown Minneapolis.
Mass shooting in south Minneapolis leaves woman dead, 5 wounded, prompts 'unruly crowd' to gather
Additional officers went to the scene to quell an "unruly crowd of more than 20 people," Minneapolis police said.
Maple Grove passes new rules for homeowners listing property on Airbnb or VRBO
The cheaper and more flexible rental license option is meant to increase compliance, city officials said.
Man rescued after getting pinned between light-rail train and platform in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Fire Department cut away part of the Franklin Avenue platform to make the rescue.
Is a second daily Amtrak Borealis train between St. Paul and Chicago in the works?
"Lots of people" have been riding the train to Red Wing and La Crosse, Wis., according to a Ramsey County commissioner.
First heat blast of the season arrives in Minnesota this weekend
The Twin Cities saw 92 degrees on Oct. 1, 2023. That was 286 days ago, and it hasn't been that hot since.
SouthWest Transit debuting autonomous vehicles for on-demand rides in Eden Prairie
Five driverless vehicles will hit the streets around SouthWest Station off Hwy. 212 in September or October.
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing highway in Blaine
The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. on Hwy. 47 at 85th Avenue NE.
Aldi is ready to open latest store in Ramsey as city sees building boom
New housing developments and new business are coming to the area off Sunwood Drive in the central part of the city.
Portions of the Blue and Green light-rail lines in Minneapolis will close this weekend
Buses will shuttle riders between Target Field Station and Stadium Village Friday through Monday mornings.
78-year-old struck, killed by car in Brooklyn Park ID'd
The victim died at the scene at W. Broadway and Candlewood Drive.
Amtrak's Borealis from Twin Cities to Chicago sees strong ridership, turns early profit
More than 18,500 passengers rode the train during its first month of service.
Muslim-focused community on hold as Lino Lakes approves building moratorium
Developer Faraaz Yussuf said he remains resolved to make Madinah Lakes a reality despite one-year moratorium.
Man shot near Lake Street light-rail platform in critical condition
No arrests have been made in connection with the Monday afternoon shooting.
Video: Bystanders lift SUV off boy pinned after crash in Maplewood
The boy was biking with his father Thursday night when he was hit by a driver who ran a red light, a police report states.
State Patrol: Don't stop on side of road to rescue baby ducks (or other animals) in distress
The reminder comes after a driver stopped on I-694 to save ducks this week and posted on social media how the State Patrol frowned on the action.
Emergency response crew in Faribault put out their own call for help while helping others
The Rice County Community Emergency Response Team has about 30 members, but could always use more hands, said Faribault Fire Chief Dustin Dienst.
Hwy. 65 closure in East Bethel, Ham Lake begins Tuesday
Rainy weather pushed the work from June to this month.
Motorcycle training classes seek to increase safety, reduce fatalities
The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center is hoping to get riders of all abilities to enroll as fatalities for the year hit 29.
Shots fired during police standoff with 'man in crisis' in Bloomington; suspect arrested
Officers went to a residence in the 8700 block of 12th Avenue S. just after midnight.
Wright County administrator placed on indefinite leave but circumstances unclear
There is no pending investigation into Lee R. Kelly, the County Board chairman said.
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Minnesota
The positive test from samples collected in Anoka County came a bit earlier than normal this year, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
Record travel predicted over July 4 holiday
Expect long lines at airports and longer drives as nearly 71 million Americans will go at least 50 miles from home this week, AAA says.
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St. Louis Park's Showplace ICON movie theater closes, but will reopen next week with new owner
The new Marcus West End Cinema will open July 8.
Trained scuba diver drowns in Crane Lake in northern Minnesota while trying to recover machinery
The victim was pulled from the water, but efforts to save him failed.
Man fatally shot in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood
No arrests have been made in connection with the city's 14th homicide of the year.
Police dispatched to a fight at Crookston homeless shelter fatally shoot 'combative' man
The incident took place late Sunday at the Care and Share shelter.
What should you do if you're caught up in a police pursuit?
With more pursuits occurring, paying attention and being prepared may be the best course of action.
With all this rain, how did this June fare in Minnesota record books?
But the swamped cities of Windom, Owatonna, Faribault and Wells set precipitation records.
Police: Officer north of Twin Cities fatally shoots woman armed with gun
The North Branch police chief said the woman was intoxicated and suicidal, but he has yet to disclose why the officers shot her.
Road work brings weekend closures on I-35W, Hwy. 36 in metro
The closures from Friday night to Monday morning are weather dependent.
Flooding forces Harriet Island and Valleyfair to cancel events as water rises in Twin Cities metro
St. Paul calls off events at Harriet Island; Valleyfair shortens park hours and scrubs July 4th fireworks.
When disaster strikes, this Minnesota team of experts steps in to respond and craft an action plan
The All Hazards Incident Management Team spent a week in Jackson, Minn., helping local officials weather the storm.
Debate over trash collection is causing a big stink in Anoka as haulers sue
Voters on Aug. 13 will be asked to approve or reject a charter amendment that would require residents' approval before any changes could be made to the city's trash collection program.
Lottery player wins record $2 million in Gopher 5 jackpot drawing
The winning ticket in Wednesday's drawing was sold in Baxter, Minn. Gopher 5 is played only in Minnesota.
After a house is swept away, concern turns to a bridge in Blue Earth County
State and local agencies are jumping in to help flood victims.
Award-winning editorial writer and columnist Phillip Morris is Star Tribune's new opinion editor and vice president
Morris was twice a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the category of commentary. He spent nearly 30 years at the Cleveland Plain Dealer as an editorial writer and metro columnist.
Blaine to debut new band shell during weekend Blaine Festival
The annual event at Aquatore Park features musical performances, a carnival, car show and other activities.
Valleyfair closes three rides due to flooding, Stillwater calls off fireworks
Parking at Valleyfair also has been affected by "significant flooding," with guests being directed to off-site lots.
17-year-old is arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting man found in SUV in St. Paul
The shooting marks the city's 12th homicide this year.
Metro Transit's rapid bus lines seeing record ridership
The D Line and Orange Line had their highest monthly ridership totals ever in May.
Lexington settles lawsuit with whistleblowers who reported misconduct in city's Fire Department
One former employee of the small Anoka County suburb will get $65,000 and a second $45,000, according to terms of the settlement.
Fireworks and parade among events scheduled for 2024 Aquatennial
Minneapolis' official civic celebration will run July 24-27 with a host of free events.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office: 'Insufficient evidence' for charges in teen's 2009 death
This was the second time the office had declined to charge anybody in connection with Robbie Anderson's death.
Park redo threatens to displace youth baseball in Fridley, advocates cry foul
Plans call for eliminating some ballfields at Commons Park and replacing them with a splash pad, hockey rink and community building for indoor programming.
Twin Cities transit agencies are offering rides to Pride
SouthWest Transit will offer express service to Sunday's parade; Metro Transit will run three-car trains on the Blue and Green lines.
I-90 reopens; other Minnesota roads close as waters keep rising
Hwy. 91 north of Adrian and Hwy. 75 south of Luverne remain closed; some metro area road also shut down. Parts of southern Minnesota faced more flood warnings into early Saturday.
Uptown Art Fair will go on this summer as Bachman's steps in to save the day
The event celebrating its 60th year is scheduled for Aug. 3-4 at Bachman's headquarters in south Minneapolis.
Roads across Minnesota close as flood waters rise. More rain is on the way.
More than 40 roads in hard-hit northeastern Minnesota were closed Thursday.
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Downtown Minneapolis streets will close for party celebrating 40th anniversary of Prince's 'Purple Rain' album
Festivities will run Friday and Saturday near the First Avenue and 7th Street Entry nightclub.
'Back to the Fifties' celebrates 50 years of street rods, custom cars with State Fairgrounds show
The annual show attracting thousands of car aficionados and spectators is this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
After severe storms, flooding continues in northeastern Minn.
Much of the state saw a break Wednesday before rain was set to return Thursday and Friday.
Boy rescued after being hit by tree while in a tent in the Boundary Waters
The condition of the boy was not immediately known.
Flood warnings up north as deluge continues in Minnesota; rescue underway for boy struck by tree in BWCAW
Some places in Minnesota could see another 4 inches of rain by the end of the week, the National Weather Service says, raising flooding threats.
Documentary highlighting climate change's impact on food is latest creation from chef Andrew Zimmern
Minnesota native's three-part series "Hope in the Water" debuts at 8 p.m. Wednesday on PBS stations.
One-room schoolhouse in Champlin added to list of historic landmarks
The Dunning School on W. River Road operated from 1876 to 1947.
Flood watch issued for much of Minnesota as heavy rain expected
Some areas of the state could receive more than 6 inches of rain by the weekend, the Weather Service says.
'What we have is not working': MnDOT plans changes for University Avenue in northeast Minneapolis
The project, which would shrink the thoroughfare from four lanes to three, is in the design phase with construction pegged for 2027.
Brooklyn Park City Council member vows action after being censured
Maria Tran was censured June 10 for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and Respectful Workplace policy.
